Municipalities

Colfontaine Colfontaine is a French-speaking municipality in Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. Located in the historic Borinage coalfield, it had about 19,998 inhabitants in 2007 and lies near 50°24…

Coligny (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Coligny, Ain Coligny is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France, notable for its rural character and the discovery of the ancient Coligny calendar.

Colle di Val d'Elsa — Tuscan hill town known for crystal production Colle di Val d'Elsa Colle di Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena, Tuscany, is a medieval hill town with a lower industrial quarter famed for glass and crystal production and preserving historic stree…

College Springs, Iowa College Springs is a small rural city in southwestern Iowa. Known for its name tied to a 19th‑century educational site and local springs, it remains a tight-knit agricultural commu…

College Station, Texas: Home of Texas A&M University College Station, Texas College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, best known as the home of Texas A&M University. It anchors the Bryan–College Station metro area and is an education, research, an…

Collemiers (commune in Yonne, France) Collemiers Collemiers is a small French commune in the Yonne department, located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It exemplifies rural administration, landscape and heritage typical of…

Colleville-Montgomery — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Colleville-Montgomery Colleville-Montgomery is a French commune in the Calvados department, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. This article summarizes its administration, geography, history, economy and…

Colleville-sur-Mer — Normandy coastal commune and D-Day memorial site Colleville-sur-Mer Colleville-sur-Mer, a small commune on the Normandy coast in northwestern France, overlooks Omaha Beach and hosts the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, an important site of…

Collex-Bossy — municipality in the Canton of Geneva Collex-Bossy Collex-Bossy is a French-speaking municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It blends rural landscapes and suburban life near Geneva, with local governance, historical vil…

Colleyville, Texas Colleyville is an affluent suburban city in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, near DFW Airport. Known for strong public schools, public safety, parks, and a semi-rural residential c…

Colligis-Crandelain — commune in Aisne, northern France Colligis-Crandelain Colligis-Crandelain is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. Overview of its geography, history, administration, economy and local…

Collina d'Oro — municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Collina d'Oro Collina d'Oro is a municipality above Lake Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Formed by the merger of Agra, Gentilino and Montagnola, it later added Carabietta; noted for…

Collinas (Sardinia) — small comune in South Sardinia, Italy Collinas Collinas is a small rural comune in South Sardinia, Italy. It had about 846 inhabitants in 2016, covers 20.83 km² and lies at 249 m elevation; noted for traditional Sardinian cultu…

Colline-Beaumont: commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Colline-Beaumont Colline-Beaumont is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, formerly part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, known for its rural setting, local administration, and regional tie…

Collins, Mississippi Small city in Covington County, Mississippi. County seat with a history tied to forestry and agriculture, modest population, and known as the birthplace of actor Gerald McRaney.

Collinsville, Alabama Collinsville is a small incorporated town in northeastern Alabama, straddling DeKalb and Cherokee counties. Founded in the late 19th century, it has a rural character with local sc…

Collinsville, Oklahoma Collinsville is a small city in northeastern Oklahoma, split between Rogers and Tulsa counties; historically linked to agriculture, rail access and regional oil, it forms part of t…

Collombey-Muraz: municipality in the Monthey district of Valais, Switzerland Collombey-Muraz Collombey-Muraz is a Swiss municipality in the Monthey district of Valais. It combines village communities, local industry including an oil refinery, and a mix of agricultural and…

Collonge-Bellerive Collonge-Bellerive is a lakeside municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its residential character, waterfront areas, green spaces and proximity to the city of…

Collonges, Switzerland: overview, geography, history and civic life Collonges, Switzerland Collonges is a small municipality in the Saint-Maurice district of the canton of Valais, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history,…

Collongues, Alpes-Maritimes Collongues is a small rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, noted for its hilltop setting, Provençal character, and outdoo…

Colma, California Colma, a small incorporated town on the San Francisco Peninsula, is best known for its many cemeteries and its origin as a planned necropolis; it had 1,792 residents at the 2010 ce…

Colman, South Dakota: Small City Profile and History Colman, South Dakota Colman is a small city in Moody County, eastern South Dakota, founded in 1880. This article summarizes its origins, character, community life, and basic facts.

Colmar, Alsace: Historic Wine Town and Administrative Centre of Haut-Rhin Colmar Colmar, Alsace: the historic wine town and administrative centre of Haut‑Rhin, known for timber‑framed old town, Little Venice canals, museums, vineyards and easy cross‑border acce…

Colmars (Colmars-les-Alpes) Colmars Colmars, often called Colmars‑les‑Alpes, is a small fortified commune in the Alpes‑de‑Haute‑Provence of southeastern France, noted for its medieval ramparts, mountain setting and n…

Cologne (Köln): Major German city on the Rhine Cologne Cologne (German: Köln) is a historic and cultural center on the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its cathedral, Roman origins, museums, trade fairs, Kölsch beer and livel…

Cologny, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Cologny Cologny is an affluent lakeside municipality near Geneva, Switzerland, known for panoramic views, historic villas, diplomatic residences and proximity to the city and international…

Colomars (Alpes-Maritimes, France) Colomars Colomars is a small commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southern France, known for its hilltop setting, local village life and proximity to t…

Colombé-le-Sec Colombé-le-Sec is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region of France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and typical village character…

Colombelles, commune in Calvados, Normandy Colombelles Colombelles is a commune near Caen in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its riverside setting and industrial heritage along the Orne and the canal.

Colombes, suburb of Paris in Hauts-de-Seine Colombes Colombes is a northwestern suburb of Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Île-de-France region. It is a largely residential city with historical sporting connections and suburba…

Colombier-le-Cardinal: commune in Ardèche, southern France Colombier-le-Cardinal Overview of Colombier-le-Cardinal, a small commune in Ardèche, southern France, covering location, history, landmarks, economy, and practical information for visitors and residents…

Colombier-le-Vieux (commune in Ardèche, France) Colombier-le-Vieux Colombier-le-Vieux is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, noted for its historic village core, surrounding countryside, agricultural traditions and…

Colombier (Allier) — small commune in central France Colombier, Allier Colombier is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article explains its location, administrative role, historical name origin, local economy and how it f…

Colombier, Neuchâtel (former municipality) Colombier, Neuchâtel Colombier was a French-speaking former municipality in the district of Boudry, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 it merged with Auvernier and Bôle to form Milvign…

Colombier, Vaud (former municipality) Colombier, Vaud Colombier was a small municipality in the district of Morges, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. In 2011 it merged with neighbouring communes to form the municipality of Echichens.

Colombières (Calvados) — commune in Normandy, France Colombières Colombières is a rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its bocage landscape, agricultural traditions, local heritage and role within regional inte…

Colombiers-du-Plessis: Commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Colombiers-du-Plessis Overview of Colombiers-du-Plessis, a small commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire in northwestern France, covering its administration, demographics and regional cont…

Colombiers-sur-Seulles — small commune in Calvados, Normandy Colombiers-sur-Seulles Colombiers-sur-Seulles is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, noted for its river valley setting, agricultural landscape and proximity to Norma…

Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city and commercial hub Colombo Colombo is the principal city and economic center of Sri Lanka. A coastal metropolis with colonial-era districts, a busy port, diverse communities, and strong cultural and commerci…

Colombo District Colombo District is Sri Lanka's principal commercial and administrative district, containing the city of Colombo and a dense mix of urban, suburban and port areas with diverse comm…

Colombo, Paraná Colombo is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, located near Curitiba. Founded in 1890, it sits on a highland plateau and is known for its Italian heritage, proximity to Curitiba, and…

Colomby-Anguerny: a commune nouvelle in Calvados, Normandy Colomby-Anguerny Colomby-Anguerny is a French commune in Calvados, Normandy, formed on 1 January 2016 by merging Anguerny and Colomby-sur-Thaon. Overview, administration, local life and distinction…

Colomby-sur-Thaon Colomby-sur-Thaon, a former commune in Calvados, northwestern France, merged into Colomby-Anguerny in 2016. A small rural locality with local heritage and part of Normandy's admini…

Colomieu — commune in the Ain department of eastern France Colomieu Colomieu is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, e…

Colón, Panama: Caribbean port city and trade gateway Colón, Panama Colón is a Panamanian port city on the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal, known for the Colón Free Zone, maritime trade, and a diverse Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage.

Colonfay (Aisne) — small commune in northern France Colonfay Colonfay is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. It has a very small population and exemplifies the agricultural villages of the former Picardie region…

Colonial Beach, Virginia Riverside town on the Potomac in Westmoreland County, Virginia, known for its waterfront beaches, boating, seasonal tourism and history as a weekend resort for the Washington area.